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Addiction & Recovery board
  1. How to get off Ephidrine/Dexedrine for good! 6th July 2003
    ... an amphetamine righ? I used to use ADHD meds like ritalin and dextrostat to make synthetic speedballs. My...

  2. Ran Out of Ambien!!!! 4th July 2003
    ... not worse than any other opiate. People even abuse ritalin . I use atihistamine's too like vistaril, and unisom...

  3. Is ritalin safe? 6th June 2003
    ... i too used to take ritalin as a child for add. it did it's job for me. however...

  4. Aren't we all addicted to something? 7th May 2003
    ... noodle doesn't work so well with out and I can't afford Ritalin but I have cut out sugar. Gina, I am getting up tomorrow...

  5. Sex Addiction Forum 5th March 2003
    ... when I get board in the afternoon at work. I took Ritalin for about 5 years, and now I take Conserta, which...

  6. L-Phenylalanine addictive? vs. Adderall? help please 14th December 2002
    ... ntoxicating VERY dopamine buzz equaling some coke or railed ritalin . To think, I was skeptical it could even come close...
    ... I could feel a tiny bit. I've never bumped coke or ritalin , but they both had and said it felt about the same...

  7. Trazodone...? 14th June 2002
    ... for educational problems. He recently started her on Ritalin extended release. She has been having a lot of difficulty ... the problem. Answer: This is a common problem with Ritalin . Antihistamines are used with some effect and are ... may produce day time somnolence. It is common with Ritalin to have to use a second drug to overcome some of its ... side effects. However, play with the dosage of Ritalin to see if you can achieve the needed concentration...

  8. Opiate Withdrawl 23rd January 2002
    ... have a brother with ADD who gets a constant scrip of ritalin , and has chronic back pain from a bad auto accident...

  9. I just really need help 17th April 2001
    ... Chlophedianol (e.g., Ulone) or Methylphenidate (e.g., Ritalin ) or Nabilone (e.g., Cesamet) or Pemoline (e.g.,...

Addison's Disease board
  1. antidepressants? 7th November 2005
    ... recently reading that sometimes they actually use Ritalin (the drug usually prescribed for ADHD) to help people ... suggest that whatever the reason is for giving a person Ritalin to help with CFS, MIGHT work (or SEEM to work) for...
    ... am aware of all the information you mentioned about Ritalin and Adderall helping some CFIDS patients, as well...

  2. It's not Addison's....It's Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) 20th March 2005
    ... is going to place me on some meds along the line of Ritalin . It should be an interesting week. I am a little...
    ... don't get any worse, that he is going to put me on Ritalin , which he hopes may help. The past 2 nights I wasn...

Aging Issues board
  1. 88 yrs old -sleeping too much 11th October 2007
    ... grandfather. The problem was solved they put him on Ritalin . This helped considerably. I would recommend doing...

Allergies board
  1. allergies due to hidden toxin 26th November 2002
    ... her xanax for panic attacks, my neighbors son is off Ritalin . YOU NEED THIS INFO. Hold the ketchup and read the...

Alternative Medicine board
  1. ADHD Alternative treatment 8th August 2006
    ... That'll be nice. Have you eve been on Adderall or Ritalin before, if so could you compare this tea you mentioned...

  2. Organic foods and products? 15th March 2005
    ... sewer system: the antibiotics, heart medication, and Ritalin some poor souls were taking before they went to the...

  3. Homeopathic Remedies 25th January 2005
    ... me any energy. Doctors put me on a stimulant called Ritalin . I wasn't sure if I wanted to start taking it, but ... might give me at least a little boost of energy. The Ritalin didn't give me any energy at all. At the same...

  4. ADHD alternatives to Ritalin?? 17th August 2003
    ... My son was put on ritalin in the 3rd grade. I didn't like the idea but he needed ... the 50's I think that worked real well for ADD. But ritalin came on the scene about the same time....so bye bye...

  5. kat721 19th March 2003
    ... different types of medications for his condition. Ritalin Cylert and Dextroamphetamine sulfate He had trouble...

  6. neurotransmitters 15th December 2002
    ... by such a scenario. However, I do not wish to take ritalin or any amphetamine. I thought about taking St. Johns...

  7. Suppliments for ADD? 26th August 2002
    ... especially school work, and I refuse to take meds like Ritalin or Adderall. I'd love to hear any insight!...
    ... ------------- Fish Oil Could Be an Alternative to Ritalin : Proper nutrition, supplements and a diet which includes ... children with the disorder is the controversial drug Ritalin but many parents now feel the drug is turning their ... first instance before using psycho stimulants such an Ritalin . Fatty acids could also be taken by those already ... on Ritalin , he added. Fatty acids are important for the brain...

  8. Pycnogenol 24th March 2001
    ... anything about that? I'm really afraid to put him on ritalin so I'm trying different vitamins and stuff. Thanks...

Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia board
  1. Help With Questions about memory.... 25th June 2005
    ... he hid in room but not really that bad. He tried Ritalin . Seemed to jump start the thinking a little but not...

  2. Losing my mind at 21??? 23rd November 2001
    ... and depression occassionally. I'm currently taking ritalin and Xanax, only I abruptly stopped the ritalin about ... problems I'm having. About 2 days after stopping the ritalin I've found that I cannot concentrate on anything. ... and hypochondriasis along with withdrawl from the ritalin . Has anyone on here ever dealt with this or have...
    ... probably take some time to get adjusted to life without ritalin . Another symptom of hypochondriasis is seeing doctor...

Anemia board
  1. Low Ferratin Need Help 20th May 2007
    ... negative. I am so fatigued that I have been put on Ritalin just to have enough energy to get through a day. ...

  2. please help me!! anaemia is making me crazy! 9th May 2007
    ... his moods were horrible. We had to switch him to Ritalin (methlyphenidate) in order to get rid of the mood...
    ... support it. Once i started taking dexedrine (i've tried ritalin - had bad side effects ---major depression), i lost...

  3. anemia symptoms & heavy periods 2nd July 2004
    ... I Need To Talk To A New Doctor. Well He Gave Me Ritalin La And Man Did That Stuff Light My Tires, I Had Boundless...

Anger Management board
  1. A question regarding anxiety, depression and anger 19th January 2007
    ... depression and adhd. He, however, wanted to put my son on Ritalin and Prozac after a 5 minute interview. I said no...
    ... depression and adhd. He, however, wanted to put my son on Ritalin and Prozac after a 5 minute interview. I said no...

  2. Angry about stupid things 21st January 2005
    ... anger and rage, and have been on paxil, celexa, xanax, ritalin and nothing worked. My anger comes from sligh noises...
    ... anger and rage, and have been on paxil, celexa, xanax, ritalin and nothing worked. My anger comes from sligh noises...

  3. Soon to be 3 year old with Severe Anger issues 22nd July 2004
    ... also on resperol(anti-psycotic med)and focalin(like ritalin ) he doesn't bite anymore and doesn't attack others...
    ... Over time, antipsychotic medications such as Lithium, Ritalin , or even Focalin (modified Ritalin), distributed to...

  4. Rage in my 9 year old son! 1st March 2003
    ... He also seems to have a lot of rage. He takes 10mg ritalin 3 x a day, which definitly helps him at school. He...
    ... dont trust him at all he lies all the time, he was on ritalin and many others but we put him on concerta and it...

Anxiety board
  1. HELP!!! Hallucinations with my anxiety now 15th October 2007
    ... hallucainations? I am on 60mg prozac lamictal 25mg ritalin 80mg AMYONE!!! Please........
    ... to the hospital, right now. From the amount of Ritalin you say you are taking, I am not really surprised...
    ... really? for ritalin that is my perscribed dosage I have been on Prozac ... for a year, ritalin three months and the new lamictal was given to me...
    ... likely, will increase the efficacy (efficiency) of the Ritalin . So, even though you are taking the same amount...

  2. Dizziness and fatigue - could this be anxiety? 31st July 2007
    ... while I'm lying flat, though. Also, I started taking Ritalin , which increased the numbers to about 60 bpm and 100...

  3. Zoloft risks 1st June 2007
    ... of youngsters with ADD with the psychotropic drug Ritalin . I believe that recently it was found that for the...

  4. Trazodone or prozac or xanax 4th July 2006
    ... whole mind-body connection? I take adderal and ritalin with my ADD. With everything else, my next biggest ... believe him, and I know I can go solo with the adderal/ ritalin before this time next year. If you know your body...

  5. ADHD Meds for Anxiety? 6th March 2006
    ... thought to have ADHD at one time. ADHD drugs like Ritalin , Concerta are stimulant types of medications and make...

  6. Success with combatting sexual side effects? 15th June 2005
    ... counteract these side effects, including: - Buspar - Ritalin - Gingko Biloba - Wellbutrin - "Drug Holidays"...

  7. Anixety Attacks PLEASE HELP ME!!!!!!!! 15th February 2005
    ... ok ive been taken ritalin since i was in kidergraden maybe preschool and im ... just feelin like horrible i dont know if its from ritalin withdraws are what it is i been havin trouble breathin ... REMOVED} but i also heard about kids dyin from ritalin and it kinda scares me cause i took ritalin for so...
    ... Did your mom ever speak to the doctor about Ritalin withdrawal? It could definitely be that if indeed ... new kinds of pills until you find out if it was the Ritalin causing withdrawal problems. Take it one step at...
    ... ok ive been taken ritalin since i was in kidergraden maybe preschool and im ... just feelin like horrible i dont know if its from ritalin withdraws are what it is i been havin trouble breathin ... REMOVED} but i also heard about kids dyin from ritalin and it kinda scares me cause i took ritalin for so ... long :( You can't die from taking Ritalin if you no longer take it, right? ;) Don't worry, you ... from a very long period of chemical intake such as Ritalin ; recovery still goes on long after actual withdrawal ... right now for not giving it what it's used to...aka Ritalin ....it's crying out for it. So you need to be patient...

  8. concerta and xanax 10th January 2005
    ... if I spelled that right.) That is the same drug as Ritalin . Concerta is just a unique time release version....

  9. Anxiety? Im not sure. 15th November 2004
    ... ADD medication (I've tried Adderall, Dexadrine, and Ritalin ) really does anything for me. I didn't even notice...
    ... ADD medication (I've tried Adderall, Dexadrine, and Ritalin ) really does anything for me. I didn't even notice...

  10. Anxiety & ADD? 8th September 2003
    ... Hello, I can share the same story. I was put on ritalin for my add and my anxiety went sky high. I got of...

  11. Migraine-day 6, I'm sure it's a brain tumur...LONG 19th April 2003
    ... any longer I would need to medicate the 3 who take ritalin (their meds had worn off). She decided to start giving...

  12. SSRI's and brain damage?? 4th March 2003
    ... such as Prozac, Zoloft and Paxil, and stimulants like Ritalin and Provigil. During office visits, Dr. Cheney shows ... are going is stimulating the brain, using drugs like Ritalin or Provigil. They do the same thing - they fry the...

  13. Stiff muscles from anxiety 23rd January 2003
    ... scriptions were identical to what I experienced when I took Ritalin and also Dexadrine. While the compounds are different...

  14. here are my symptoms 12th January 2003
    ... they told me i had ADD so they gave me up to 50mg of ritalin a day and then i stopped my after 9th grade because ... webutrin, lexapro, and some other depressant similar to ritalin . nothing worked. -i have an inability to pay attention...

  15. why do u think u have anxiety 11th January 2003
    ... 11 year old is severly adhd-medicated to the top on ritalin but still can't focus and get school work done,8 year...

  16. Anxiety grows bigger even when you take pills for it... Face the fear!! 26th December 2002
    ... kids just scares me to death. My oldest son was on Ritalin for a number of years. Many many times as I watch ... function I have to ask myself "Am I to blame? Did his Ritalin use cause some neural problem that he will have to...
    ... yourself up. I believe most parents who put there kids on Ritalin do so because they trust professionals to help their...

Asthma board
  1. Asthma and ADD meds 30th April 2004
    ... skinny. He's 6' 2" (15 y/o) and weighs 137. He took Ritalin since he was 6 y/o. I was told about the possible...

  2. Asthma Worsened by Stimulants? 9th January 2003
    ... disease that causes extreme fatigue and I was prescribed Ritalin (a stimulant) for it. It worked wonders for years ... began having breathing difficulties when I took the Ritalin . I then was dx'd with the asthma and advised to stop ... the Ritalin . I had always though that stimulants like Ephedra...
    ... causing the problem. It's possible, but I had taken the Ritalin before with no problem. (???) I just don't know...

Autism board
  1. Help - how do you disipline your child 10th December 2007
    ... We have tried him on several things most a form of ritalin . Seems to make no difference. He runs around the...

  2. Anyone have experience with Seroquel? 25th July 2007
    ... first but the difference is night and day. He tried Ritalin and Adderall but they made him REALLY skinny and aggitated...

  3. I think my son may have ADHD as well & medication question 3rd July 2007
    ... differently to different medications. For example, on Ritalin , I sleep better!--despite that one of its most common...

  4. Sort of new to autism 31st January 2007
    ... ersational and much, much calmer. But when they put him on ritalin he totally freaked out. It didn't help. I really...

  5. Congress Declares War on Autism 8th December 2006
    ... misdiagnosed with hyperactivity as a child and given Ritalin . I didn't work at all for me. In fact, it turned...

  6. has been diagnosed autistic 24th October 2006
    ... try if you feel it is right. My son is currently on Ritalin and Prozac. These have helped him with staying on...

  7. School Issues with HF Son 14th October 2006
    ... him. Which I will not do, I have been that route ( ritalin , zoloft, and one other med) and it did not help him...

  8. Newly Diagnosed...Help 13th October 2006
    ... effects on the child, discontinue it. I was given Ritalin when I was a child and it didn't work at all. It...

  9. To medicate or not to medicate? 12th August 2006
    ... who relied on medication to function. I was put on Ritalin at five, which was completely the wrong medication...

  10. Mortified 9th August 2006
    ... and Risperdal .5 mg PM. My 9 1/2 year old son is on Ritalin AM and Klonipin .5mg PM. (they had ADHD diagnosis...

  11. Signs of Autism 1st August 2006
    ... diagnosis. I was misdiagnosed as hyperactive and given Ritalin , which did nothing for me. In those days, autism...

  12. Could it be Aspergers? 25th July 2006
    ... experiences with medication were bad ones. I was given Ritalin as a young child, which didn't work for me, and turned...

  13. Getting help in Chicagoland area. 21st July 2006
    ... he did just fine. At age 9 we switched to Focalin ( Ritalin ) from strattera because it was easier to administer...

  14. New from North Carolina-questions 29th June 2006
    ... autism ? Most doctors i know would just give prozac or ritalin and expect things to work out. Are there organizations...

  15. confussed/angry 29th June 2006
    ... the doctor seen him for all of five mins, he was on ritalin for 7 months & did'nt do much, calmed him down the...
    ... socially very awkward. In kindergarten, I was given Ritalin because they thought I was hyperactive. It did nothing...

  16. ADHD & Aspergers 5th April 2006
    ... erroneously I believe, diagnosed as hyperactive and put on Ritalin in kindergarten. It didn't work for me. I truly...

  17. risperdal and methylphenidate 4th February 2006
    ... Delcy and Georgia, They put me on Ritalin when I was five years old. It didn't work at all...
    ... would stop manic periods, however methylphenidate ( ritalin ) multiplies dopamine activity, seems to be a strange...

  18. respirdol and rash 8th January 2006
    ... Why do they want to change the little guy from Ritalin to Adderall? Is the Ritalin not working out very well...

  19. autistis child and medication HELP? 21st December 2005
    ... anti anxiety meds again, but I said I wanted to try ritalin , just to see what would happen. She agreed and we ... he is on 5ml liquid prozac in the morning and 20mg Ritalin LA. He gets a 5ml "boost" after he eats lunch. Appetite...

  20. can't and won't 28th November 2005
    ... biggest problem is lack of concentration. My son is on ritalin only during school hours and there has been a change...

  21. my daughters appointment 21st October 2005
    ... in 6 months if not improvement we will put her on Ritalin ." I smiled, thanked him and promptly got another opinion...

  22. autism + ritalin 8th August 2005
    ... Dexedrine. My son takes Methylphenidate. This is Ritalin . Dexedine is marketed as Adderall. They are not...

  23. Focalin 8th August 2005
    ... Focalin. She said that it's similar to concerta, or ritalin , only it does not have the "angry" side effect. I...

  24. taking my daughter off of zoloft 5th August 2005
    ... able to take her off of it i hope.She also was on ritalin for her add but is off that only made things worse...

  25. Hoping some of you can help me....... 26th April 2005
    ... child that has been forced to have their child put on Ritalin . Doctors threatening to turn them into social services...

  26. Autistic AND ADHD?? 12th April 2005
    ... been treated for ADHD symptoms with medicine like Ritalin or Concerta? My son was diagnosed with High Functioning...
    ... his autistic symptoms: Prozac for OCD like symptoms, Ritalin for ADHD like symptoms. He may or may not have OCD...
    ... his autistic symptoms: Prozac for OCD like symptoms, Ritalin for ADHD like symptoms. He may or may not have OCD...
    ... I would be very wary about getting medication like ritalin for an autistic child. One book I have read said that ... ritalin can actually have the reverse effect on autistic children...

  27. Our Kids 8th March 2005
    ... Hi, my son is 6yr 10mo and ASD. Takes Ritalin and Prozac, and melatonin to help with sleep. We've...
    ... on staff that prescribes his medications. He takes Ritalin LA for his ADHD symptoms, Luvox (for his OCD issues...

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